This website illuminates my life and adventures. My longing for freedom has led me to over 2600 of the world’s 3978 provinces, to every country on earth and to the summit of the highest peak on each continent (thank heaven for good weather!). In my travels, I learned to respect the intelligence and ingenuity of people of all races and callings both past and present. Come see the world as I see it: as a peaceful place, full of nature and beauty. With the right spirit and intent, we can make our world a virtual Garden of Eden.
DISTINCTIONS: BBC 2017 Travel Pioneer • Journal Articles • Explorer’s Club Flag Expeditions
World Parks Project • Walk Across South America • Jeff Shea Travel Map
Er Che Du Ma eventually left her small village near Moshuo Lake on the border between Sichuan and Yunnan provinces in China for school in the big city of Kunming. In the time of her grandmother, the women did not marry and were the landowners.
Vietnam, Lao Cai Prov, Sapa Girl, Cha - This young woman's name was Cha. Her beautiful long hair was striking. Her friend was Ha, visible in a photo bearing her name on this site, also from Sapa.
Vietnam, Ha Nam Prov, Dog Meat Kitchen
Myanmar, Shan Prov, Train
Slovenia, Mezica Prov, River
UK, Rutland Prov, Bridge And Steeple
Vietnam, Long San Prov, Brick Factory
Road through Inca Country, 2012 Chile, Antofagasta Province (Región)
Laos, Phongsali Prov, Tribeswoman And Child
Estonia, Viljandimaa Prov, Metal Sculpture -